SAMUEL ANSAH
Kao America Inc.
Fairfield Township,OH
13
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Diligent Quality Inspection Manager with solid background in quality management and history of implementing effective process improvements. Successfully led teams to enhance product quality and ensure compliance with industry standards. Demonstrated expertise in problem-solving and continuous improvement methodologies.
Work History
Quality Manager (Inspection)
4 Years 2 Months- Lead and supervise a team of quality inspectors/material samplers to ensure compliance with company and customer quality standards.
- Lead and participate actively in supplier/vendor quality meetings with Planning, Procurement, and cross-functional teams to resolve quality issues and drive continuous improvement processes for efficiency and performance.
- Review, update, and develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Work Instructions (WIs) through Change Control to standardize and improve inspection procedures and to ensure integration of cGMP.
- Manage product defects, assist in deviation investigation, and make recommendation for action to address the issues and prevent recurrence through Trackwise.
- Review documents such as a Certificate of Analysis (CoA), Certificate of Conformity (CoC), Production Reports, and Quality Agreements to ensure they meet company specifications and standards.
- Ensured direct reports were trained on required skills and coached for professional development and performance management.
- Perform annual employee evaluation and performance assessments for direct reports and provide ratings based on their assessment.
Packaging Technician (AQL Specialist)
7 Years- Maintains high level of understanding of relevant production processes and quality systems based on the SOP
- Conducted AQL and in-process quality checks on BCise and DCP lines, ensuring batches consistently met specifications.
- Sets up cartridge/vaccine inspection booth and inspects cartridges for defects based on the SOP.
- Reviewed batch records and associated documentation to maintain compliance with Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
- Performs line clearance and line verification according to the SOP
- Assist and performs batch downloads and other start of batch activities
- Performs product and component transactions in SAP during production
- Assists and collaborates with other Quality and Engineering professionals during Protocol Validations
- Monitored production equipment for performance indicators and troubleshot issues to facilitate process improvement.
Filling Technician (Contract)
1 Year 3 Months- Receives, weighs, and labels vials and cartridges for inspection according to the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s)
- Gowned in sterile attire before entering production areas to ensure cleanliness for production operations to comply with regulatory requirements and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP)
- Received, weighed, and labeled vials and cartridges for inspection per Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
- Completed production documentation in compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
- Read and comply with company and cGMP compliance policies and procedures.
Education
Master of Arts - Organizational Leadership
Bachelor of Arts - Population & Health
Diploma - Education
Skills
CGMP Compliance / ISO 9001
Quality assurance
SOP Development & Implementation
Quality Management Systems
Quality Auditing
CAPA Management
Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
Process Improvement (Lean/Six Sigma)
LEAN manufacturing expertise
Data Analysis Tools
Team coaching
Communication skills
Certification
Certified Quality Process Analyst (CQPA) - 2021, American Society of Quality (ASQ), Certified Quality Auditor (CQA), American Society of Quality (ASQ), Expected date of completion - December, 2026
Timeline
Quality Manager (Inspection)
Kao America Inc.
08.2022 - CurrentRead More
Packaging Technician (AQL Specialist)
AstraZeneca
08.2015 - 08.2022Read More
Filling Technician (Contract)
AstraZeneca
12.2013 - 03.2015Read More
University of Cape Coast
Bachelor of Arts from Population & Health
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Presbyterian College of Education
Diploma from Education
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Indiana Wesleyan University
Master of Arts from Organizational Leadership
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